Complete Idiot's Guide to Global Warming (Complete Idiot's Guides)

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Revisiting the most important topic of our time.

The rapid warming of the Earth's climate has been a concern for decades. Though many of us understand that temperatures willon averagerise, the science and the resulting social, economic, and political implications of such a change are far-reaching and complex. This new edition has been completely overhauled, synthesizing the latest information into an easy-to-read reference that provides a fair assessment of climate change, its costs, and even its short-term benefits.

? Covers the newest science and issues surrounding global warming

? Written by a seasoned science/nature journalist

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The time is right for this comprehensive guide separating the facts from the fiction about global warming-and how it affects ecological, sociological, and economic environments worldwide.

 Features explanations of the meteorological variables of climate change, such as El Nino and the ozone layer

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About the Author

Michael Tennesen is a science writer who has written more than 400 stories for many top American publications, including Smithsonian, Reader's Digest, Air and Space, Discover, National Wildlife, Audubon, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Prevention, Playboy, and others.

"Synopsis"
by Penguin,
The time is right for this comprehensive guide separating the facts from the fiction about global warming-and how it affects ecological, sociological, and economic environments worldwide.

 Features explanations of the meteorological variables of climate change, such as El Nino and the ozone layer

"Synopsis"
by Libri,
The time is right for this comprehensive guide separating the facts from the fiction about global warming--and how it affects ecological, sociological, and economic environments worldwide.

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